People v. Bailey
This text of 132 Misc. 740 (People v. Bailey) is published on Counsel Stack Legal Research, covering New York Court of Special Session primary law. Counsel Stack provides free access to over 12 million legal documents including statutes, case law, regulations, and constitutions.
Opinion
The appellant was tried and convicted in the Magistrates’ Court of violating chapter 14, section 1, of the ordinances of the city of New York, in that he did unlawfully operate an employment agency located at 2295 Seventh avenue, in the borough of Manhattan, city of New York, without having a license therefor.
The ordinance in question has no application in this case. The crime charged is a misdemeanor as provided by article 11, section 172, of the General Business Law, and the magistrate had no jurisdiction to try the same.
Judgment reversed and the complaint dismissed on the law. Facts not examined. Defendant discharged and fine ordered repaid.
Present — Kernochan, Fetherston and Herbert, JJ.
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132 Misc. 740, 230 N.Y.S. 771, 1928 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 1066, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/opinion/people-v-bailey-nyspecsessct-1928.